National Cancer Institute Thesaurus

Last uploaded: February 23, 2024
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Preferred Name

Substance Withdrawal Syndrome

Definitions
A substance-specific organic brain syndrome that follows the discontinuation of administration or use, or reduction in intake of an addictive substance, e.g. opioids, barbiturates and alcohol; amphetamines or similarly acting sympathomimetics; cocaine; nicotine; sedatives, hypnotics, or anxiolytics. Syndrome manifests with diverse, often painful physical and psychological symptoms, which include but not limited to intense drug craving, anxiety, depression, insomnia, nausea, perspiration, body aches, tremors, hallucinations, and convulsions.
Synonyms
Withdrawal Syndrome
Substance Withdrawal Syndrome
Drug Withdrawal
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